How To Drive a Manual Transmission - Part 1: The Very Basics

[@hmmm9658]

An American teaching manual and using centimetres, this guy is the hero the world needed but not what we deserve

[@majouji]

Gonna go ahead and guess he is or has been part of the military. And yes agreed!

[@AnthonyBrusca]

We still use meters and centimeters and liters and such about as much as yards, inches, and gallons. We just never use km.

[@MikeZ8709]

put him in a right-hand drive and see how he does!

[@shittyfilmmaker3103]

Michael R. Zupcak you can’t just agree that he’s keeping the viewers happy? You have to comment some dumb shit like that?

[@MikeZ8709]

@@shittyfilmmaker3103 dude, it's a joke! I probably couldn't drive a RHD even with automatic transmission. To ease NEON RETRO's conscience, I hereby declare that I have mad respect for anyone who can drive a manual.

[@usernameofutube]

05:00 - no gas start 06:38 - a little gas to start 09:40 - 1st to 2nd gear 12:12 - 2nd to 3rd gear 13:20 - downshifting 15:57 - coast

[@jaimecruz5608]

Why he can’t get to the point fucker

[@ob9444]

Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.

[@userer4579]

You forgot time stamp (0:45) for the panty-waist driving shoes.

[@561neko]

👍

[@MistaE]

Iv always questioned how to downshift in a manual, now I know! Thanks👍

[@journalisten_boy9141]

When you reach the the highest gear, press the clutch and put the shifter in R for racing.

[@qwnskght_gryph]

Don't be a tool.

[@markm0000]

The reverse gear is locked out if your foot is off the brake...

[@M3rsh]

+Mark M maybe on new cars lol, every car i've driven this is not the case

[@adpmol]

tried it with a beater , it is impossible ! the gear differential is too high

[@picox8]

you cant, it is "locked", but you can downshift to 2nd gear... its fun.

[@919nieko]

hey i'm here 3 years later because i forgot to tell you thanks

[@EbolaSquirrel]

doubt

[@スミル日本]

@@EbolaSquirrel x

[@antoniogriffin7135]

Better late than never.💪🏽💪🏽

[@takuachecuh_0223]

😂

[@swishersweets4679]

Liar

[@smokindagreen7]

I want to thank you. You taught me alot, since my dad couldnt teach me because he passed away before i was old enough to even think about driving.

[@Matty0923]

So sad to hear that

[@elert3618]

that is so sad i hope you're doing great

[@user-vc8sn6jp3r]

Im sorry for your loss🙁❤️

[@wturner777]

Same with my own father. He passed away while I was in 5th grade, and he drove stick shift cars.

[@crazykidgaming]

Same here, my dad was a mechanic before he was a deputy so I missed out on a lot of things men need to know (like how cars work)

[@JohnNugentJr]

Just bought my first manual transmission vehicle two weeks ago: a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS. Had never driven stick before. Have watched at least 50 different KZbin videos, read dozens of articles, consulted numerous friends, coworkers, and family members, and had a few of the closest of them train me in the car for a total of about ten hours. I'm now daily driving the car full time with mostly no issues, and feel more comfortable with it every day. Having said all of that, this is by far the best and most comprehensive resource I've found regarding learning to drive manual. Thank you very much for creating this video!

[@neverlookback1244]

That's impressive man, so how is your driving now

[@jamesdnh]

You got one of those toys I wanted. The Camaro. But I wanted to learn on the 4 cyl little brother the cobalt SS. Gonna upgrade the hp on it to enjoy it more for a couple years then move to the RWD club. How you like that Camaro now some months later?

[@parispierre10]

How’s daily driving of the manual going?

[@yammmit]

I’m watching these because I’m looking at a WRX. I’ve driven manual before, very briefly, but I’m just scared because it’s a long drive to bring the car home.

[@flyxr9179]

@@yammmit don’t b scared, b confident. You control the car, the car does not control you. Have a blessed/safe trip 🙏🏽

[@kevinalvarez6228]

Just got my first manual. Stalled it a bunch of times. It's frustrating as heck but I know it'll be worth it eventually.

[@adamadam6351]

Hey -- was it worth it?

[@sO_RoNerY]

Adam Driving manual is always worth. Better than automatics.

[@akalion213]

+So Ronery I get that you like manual cars, but reality just doesn't agree with you. New autos are objectively better than manual.

[@robcrawford4944]

Akalion extremely subjective.

[@akalion213]

@@robcrawford4944 Well no it's not...

[@ITMeCE]

I’m 25, I don’t know how to drive a stick, I’m going to be honest.. this was probably the most well taught way to drive a stick that I’ve seen.. thank you my friend. Hopefully I won’t be a degenerate all my life 🙏

[@ericwilliams1832]

So did you learn?

[@kfeems]

s/o to everyone that knows how to drive a manual, but watched this anyway .

[@jlsgarage872]

kfeems yep lol

[@joshk333]

Need tips on how to relay it to my wife without killing her when trying to teach her.

[@WhyPhi]

I love watching these videos even though I have a manual lol. Sometimes people mention some good tips. Otherwise It provides good teaching methods for when I teach others :)

[@really-._.-]

yeap pretty much :D

[@donkibo96]

here i am hahah :D

[@nassimishere7170]

Driving shoes +10HP

[@Zayeon]

im dead

[@cwheels01]

No steel toe (weight reduction).

[@imposterjoe9224]

carbon fiber soul pads weight reduction

[@CandelaZ]

laces add drag -3HP

[@nassimishere7170]

no socks, + 0.5HP

[@danielfaust2456]

I have been driving stick for two years. I get by but I still suck at starting out smoothly. I hopped on KZbin looking for tips on driving smoother and came across this video. I wish I had you as a driving instructor. You're amazing.

[@danfly87]

Indeed, I was taught with bad tips that just makes me raise up rpms too high while still clutch trying to engage. Well, once I learned, I taught myself how to make it perfect, like if you're driving an automatic and I came out with some of his tips. I taught many cousins and friends how to drive manual, they recommended me and gave me thanks for giving them real helpful tips for newbies. In conclusion instead of the traditional "start throttling while releasing the clutch" I taught them, similar to this guy, "raise rpms to 1500, keep it there, find clutch sync position, hold, release slowly, fully release". Once you learn that, try to do the same but quicker.

[@JaronLindow]

I've been driving a stick for 24 years. Sometimes I still do a bad start if the radio is too high to hear the RPMs.

[@nezaarbayer8139]

No difference 4 year of manual driver sometimes I suck at starts too

[@Lehmann108]

50 years of driving manual and.....I don't suck at starts. Just sayin'

[@stevemcstevens]

If you havent got it down within a year MAX please use shoes and pavements (sidewalks)

[@GolDEn-wq4dv]

While driving you can activate racing mode by shifting to r

[@alexzanderroberts995]

R is the racing gear, it can only be used when you have your rpms at 7k and going at least 80mph.

[@GolDEn-wq4dv]

@@alexzanderroberts995 Yeah that's a way better explanation, thanks

[@TorutheRedFox]

that's automatic lmao

[@nazalz3877]

Ah yes, the racing gear!

[@jigsaw9749]

Mr. Salt Thanks bro. That was awesome tip. Anyone having doubts gotta try that

[@indigovegas2637]

honestly, being an American(since apparently none of us know how to drive manual) I appreciate you making this video. I haven't had access to a manual car in my year and a half of licensed driving. I'm glad I came across a video where the people are actually trying to learn instead of bashing people who can't drive manual. I've always wanted to learn, and I'm thanking you for giving a very informational video on the topic. will report back when I get the chance to practice

[@Hxncho_Great]

LordSear1982 yup stick is the only way to go

[@Redtooth75]

Dont worry about people who bash others for not being able to drive a manual. They are assholes and their opinion doesnt matter

[@potatosalad6524]

How to drive manual Step 1: clutch in Step 2: raise rpms to 8000 Step 3: let go of clutch really fast

[@Internet_Guy99]

Step 4: get money

[@arima4391]

OMEGALUL

[@Ab0x]

Damn, is 7k okay?

[@potatosalad6524]

A Box emm try to stay above 7500

[@Jstk209]

Lmao reverese racing

[@Fze5656]

The “7-second” concept is great. Really helped with the concept of smooth controlled clutch engagement!

[@waynezw]

not every car needs 7 second. Some of the sport cars only need 2 or 3 seconds.

[@christophermonin2503]

For someone who has wanted to learn manual for a LONG time, this is the perfect video to watch! Thanks Matt!!

[@falagarius]

Very Basic manual tutorial: Starts with driving shoes. Haha

[@sebastian-daquanglocknerjr1883]

falagarius lol yeah ikr. Drive those shoes up his ass is what i say. Selling out for friggen gimmicks.

[@falagarius]

I get that and my comment was a joke. Why are you so rude?

[@MrBlueros]

It was an ad that's why

[@vinde2117]

normaly drive with steel tipped work boots :P

[@rensdekok]

starts with blipping as required to down-shift...

[@BrianK04]

manuals are so neat now. Hill start brake assist, auto rev match. This is the first i heard of auto blip on clutch release, i like it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

darklegions421 the auto blip on clutch release is a life saver in traffic

[@BlacksterVFX]

In my opinion if you use auto blip you might as well buy an automatic. The only challenging and motivating thing about driving manual is hitting the perfect downshift and master heel and toeing.

[@dbens3332]

The auto blip is not on heel toe rev match its only out of first gear to help you get going without touching the throttle. I have a focus ST and its the same thing. Weird at first but once you get used to it its awesome!

[@TheSmokingTire]

David Bensimon I think you have the wrong terminology. The focus has "take off assist" for getting going from a stop. Other manuals have "auto blip" for rev matching between gears.

[@dbens3332]

Yes exactly that's what i meant. Thanks Matt!

[@The_Inspiration_86]

Dis is extremely informative for new stick drivers. Ur doin a great service for stick rookies. 👏👏👏

[@The_Inspiration_86]

I just wish u used ur Stallion (Mustang Interceptor) for dis tutorial.

[@mechasam]

don't be a welfare idiot. it's "this" not "dis."

[@trxtimemoney67]

mechasam what the fuck is a welfare idiot?

[@samg7163]

Tata_xt people in the hood

[@mybirdsareangry1]

That's not being a hypocrite. Learn it before you spit it out of that shit mouth.

[@onkgopotseraphela9608]

THE BEST TUTORIAL I’ve ever seen on KZbin . It helped my cousin and I pass our drivers License. thank you sir I had to let you know. From SA🇿🇦

[@tabassumkhatib6835]

Me too

[@adamfarmiloe]

As a professional driver here from the UK very professionally explained keep up the good work

[@Sbayo9]

As a professional pedestrian here from URANUS very professional comment you made

[@nugget22gil39]

lol

[@foxtrot789]

As a professional reader here from my seat very professional reply.

[@dfcvda]

Americans live in an automatic monopoly

[@LC-yo3bj]

dfcvda 1.3/10

[@dylanrichard2567]

I already know how to drive manual, but when I was first learning how to this video helped me tremendously. I love how detailed and patient you were with your explanations. Great teacher and awesome, informative video Matt.

[@camrynhernandez5996]

Thank you! Bought a Manual mustang, haven’t driven manual in 10 years and needed a refresher. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you again!

[@Unbrickme]

driving a manual seems to be kinda complicated honestly. What if im going like 40 miles per hour and I need to slam the breaks really hard to stop? I can't waste any time downshifting. So I'll just end up probably breaking the transmission in my car

[@multigamer1213]

@@Unbrickme no it won’t, you just have to keep the clutch in it it’ll stall, you haven’t got to downshift.

[@StevenBlack2013]

I've been driving since 2009 but only automatics, recently I picked up a cheap 1984 firebird project with a T5 manual, I knew enough to get it down the street and to reverse but wasn't familiar or comfortable with daily driving technique. This video was really informative and I feel much more comfortable now

[@mugensamurai]

Best manual transmission lesson I've seen in the past 10 years on youtube. Time to pass this video on to my nephew.

[@nicholaszayas5540]

This is the best video I’ve seen of manual tutorial. Thank you!

[@jacobmery8874]

Buying my first manual and I’ve been watching a lot of guides like this, thank you for being beginner friendly, didn’t really learn when I was younger but thanks to the internet and people like you I have a plethora of good information available to me

[@arrowshot3000]

I daily a manual WRX. Bought it and didn't know how to drive one - had driven a friends Impreza once 10+ years before. Watched Matt's series non-stop for a few days, practiced for a good week, then felt comfortable enough to commute to work. Been 2 and a half years now, so glad I learned how to drive stick

[@myasingh9455]

all cars should be manual so people cant use their mobiles while driving

[@ric84]

You'd wish. Everyone drives manual here, still lots of dicks on their phone while driving.

[@schupes]

Lol that doesn't make a difference 😄

[@mbusomaseko2854]

I can still text while driving a manual

[@lttsr]

@@mbusomaseko2854 that's not something to be proud of

[@mbusomaseko2854]

@@lttsr you are 💯 right it is not and I am not proud that I can do it and besides its not like that's something I do all the time it's only if circumstances push me otherwise I'm focused on the road, I was merely stating thee fact that manual transmission does not stop people from text while driving.

[@kiroshi6414]

Matt don't forget to cover littler things like being able to continue from 2nd or 3rd depending on your speed, or starting on hills

Lets say your battery is dead. And you get pushed to start the car. Why do they say to put it in 2nd gear, not 1st?

[@aarongraham7177]

because the ratio is too low and there is the possibility of breaking something in the transmission or engine. much smoother to do it in 2nd

[@Banom7a]

because if you start at 1st, the car will jolt and stall

[@davidmartin2626]

I normally use 3rd gear for this. The reason is that in 1st gear your engine turns many times for each revolution of the engine. If I pop the clutch the tires will just skip instead of turning the engine over. So you use a higher gear cause you only need a few turns of the engine to start it. That being said, modern engines require a lot more than just turning over the engine to start (the computer has to be running too).

[@KSKaleido]

David Martin, yea, 3rd gear is a 1:1 ratio in a lot of cars, or at least close to it. Usually the best option for a bump-stop.

[@muziqaz]

I wish it was so easy to drive my STI. The clutch grabs only at the top, and releasing the clutch without some gas in 1st gear stalls the car. I just got the car, and I came from dual clutch automatic, so I am in this period of painful adjustment and learning period where I look like an idiot in a fast car :D

[@doctorferdinand1003]

a WRX/STI is definitely one of the worst cars to learn on. The good part is after you get the hang of your STI any other manual will be a breeze.

[@tomnguyen6830]

you'll get it, i learned how to drive a manual in a 96 viper. Lucky me haha

[@celerymeat]

I have no idea what the 6 speed is like, but my 5 speed i my forester (same as the WRX) is amazingly easy to drive. Clutch grabs in the bottom 1/4 of the throw, is fairly smooth, and forgiving. But if I were you I'd just get used to always giving it gas when starting, do not rely on just releasing the clutch to get you going.

[@muziqaz]

Nah, 6speed in STIs is brutal :) I'm now roughly 1 week in and just beginning to get used to it. Note, that I'm not new to manuals, just that my previous car was DSG Scirocco for 2 years, so it takes some effort to get used to manual in London traffic ;)

[@TRILLHOUSE]

I learned manual after i bought my STi, had practiced a bit on some poor cars at the dealership i worked at the time, but it was mostly all in my car. It's a lot tougher because of the full time AWD, you don't get the forgiveness of a 2WD car, where the wheels can slip if you let the clutch out too fast or rev too high. Not to mention that the sweet spot on an STi clutch is hilariously small. But as someone stated before- any other manual you drive after will be ez-pz.

[@bobroberts6155]

That you require some understanding of how a transmission works and the relationship between engine and road speed is what makes driving a manual more satisfying. As stated, never coast in neutral, you lose both engine braking and the ability to accelerate. Every clutch has a ‘biting point’, where the engine and transmission start to lock together after which the clutch pedal can be released quite quickly. A 7 second release seems a little long, any prolonged time spent in the friction zone will wear the clutch prematurely. You might also mention not to use the clutch pedal as a foot rest or the gear selector as a hand rest. Pressure on either can cause gearbox and clutch wear. It is also rarely necessary in everyday driving to blip the throttle when changing down, rev matching is more of an advanced technique for performance cars that operate at high engine speeds with a narrow power band. Also worth mentioning to anyone new to manuals is that jamming on the brake in an emergency situation is not enough, the clutch must be depressed too or the engine will fight against the brakes or stall. A handy saying is “if in doubt, both feet out”.

[@josequezada8326]

Out of every tutorial I've seen, by far this is the best one.

[@prkj902]

I love to watch manual transmission tutorials just for fun. And I gotta day this is the best one I’ve watched. (I’ve watched dozens). Good work!!!

[@iambane8773]

One "advanced" tip I wish I knew when starting out learn to finesse the clutch first before finessing both the gas and the clutch at the same time until you build the muscle memory. So say you're starting out in first, keep your right foot steady at one rpm, say 1500, then finesse the clutch until it is fully engaged (foot off clutch) then you can add more gas and do it for every gear until you get comfortable then you can finesse them both at the same time.

[@mitcheroar]

I'm glad I'm watching these. I've been taught by friends to throw it in neutral and coast a lot. Now I feel thoopid.

[@bentucker2301]

Never do that. You have no control if you're out of gear

[@TopherIsDaMan]

I really enjoy the foot view,you should try it in some of the one take videos with manual cars of course.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Yes, I agree, it was a very thoughtfully executed video!

[@jm7-6]

I agree! Would love to see his footwork when canyon driving. Good idea!

[@usaf2011]

Great idea!

[@renaldonelson970]

this sounds like a worthy experiment to me

[@stacywilliams4299]

This is by far the best video ever. I got it down packed in a day... Just find a warehouse parking lot and your good to go. I just need to get the downshifting and ill be straight 2004 v8 mustang here 👋

[@aquatone61]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on teaching how to drive stick. I’ve tried to explain getting used to clutch modulation to people and most people don’t understand how important it is.

[@CerealFapist]

This tutorial made me go out and buy my manual Veloster turbo with no prior experience.. thanks so much !

[@katekarnage890]

I just bought a manual veloster turbo rally edition like 2 weeks ago. I too came to this video for help

[@slinkey123]

Strange I'm from UK and was never taught to blip on downshift but I ended up figuring it out myself. I was actually taught to ride the clutch slowly on a downshift to cause engine breaking for entering a corner. More clutch wear I guess

[@TheSmokingTire]

Russ Clarke much more clutch wear and you can also unsettle the car that way (unless you have an AWD car, clutch breaking only breaks 2 wheels)

[@MitchellCamps]

To those who think riding the clutch during a downshift is the proper way, should go to Engineering Explained's channel and watch a few of his videos.

[@itsmeeeeeeeeeeeeeee9272]

If u don’t blip the throttle or rev match you cause much more wear to your clutch brake with your brakes. A clutch is expensive brakes are cheap.

[@Touhid]

Nice one sir. Thanks indeed

[@richopatty5016]

I have a plan to buy a Van car with my husband. We both don't know how to drive a car but we love travelling so much and we've been travelling for about 5 years now. I watch your video again and again. I hope next moth I will be ready to start the process of getting my drive license. Thank you so much, you help me a lot. :)

[@LastHumansGarage]

never heard such a nice explanation of that before, and i been driving stick for 30 years. it was a fun video.

[@tylermorris1542]

I just bought a 2019 mustang a few days ago and I’m learning how to drive stick with it. I was scared of breaking my new car. This video helped me so much! Thank you!

[@andrew-f8x]

Im in the same position about to buy a wrx. How did this turn out for you? Did you break your new car?

[@SuedeStonn]

I'm 44 and decided it was high time I learned how to drive a stick... better late than never. :D I've gotta say that my 2016 Mustang V6 is picky getting going, especially with an incline (even a small incline), but I've only driven it four times now so its definitely me... and now that I've seen this video I see why: I gotta give it that little bit of gas to help. Will work on that starting tomorrow. Going 2nd thru 5th is easy, now that I see the 'blip' idea I'll work on that tomorrow as well for downshifting. I haven't ground the gears yet, but I did experience the 'bump' a little when I did a downshift a couple times. Thanks for the video, Matt, good stuff. ;}

[@rabbitphobia]

About the inclines you use the handbrake to help out, fully engage it then slowly release it as you move forward. Done easy peasy... ;)

[@KB-nt6bw]

I've watched a crapton of manual videos and this is the only one that actually taught me properly. The video has covered so many different scenarios and explained at the simplest possible way. You answered so many of my questions in one video. Thank you!

[@ceezee-t3j]

This is the best video i have seen so far on how to drive a stick,good job.

[@hasannasrallah1971]

This is the best video i have ever seen for learning how to drive.

[@robh1908]

On my 2002 Jetta TDI I never have to touch the throttle until the clutch is fully engaged. It's wonderful. I have 640 000 km with original clutch.

[@atmozferz]

holy shit 640,000 on oe clutch? jeezusss u must be good as hell

[@christyrepke2469]

Teach me your ways, master...

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

@@atmozferz Lot's of highway km probably. My dads Volvo got it's first new clutch after 370 000 km, and me and my 2 brothers had learned to drive manual on it, so I completely believe 600k+ is possible.

[@CoreMaster111]

And then there is my friend... had to change clutch after 140 000km. lmao

[@nallicjh08]

Just bought a Focus RS and came from a Evo X with a dual clutch and didn't know how to drive a manual transmission. THANK YOU Matt! I'm not living a lie anymore! I can drive a manual thanks to you man. My homie and I picked up the car an he tried to help me but by watching this video and the others in this car I got it down on my own later on. People just say you got to go out and do it but honestly your videos helped me get it down better than someone just sitting next to telling me what to do. Thank you again Farah!

[@Allplussomeminus]

I really like how you got into the mechanics of how the clutch works. I can more fully understand why and how it works. Seen a few more other videos, but yours by far is the best.

[@pgperezlife32]

Thank you! Never knew about blip on down shifting or the safety of staying in gear when coming to a stop. Gonna take some practice on my part but now I know. The PIP really helped me understand RPM and smooth foot action. Cool shoes .

[@jaschlit]

You are not obnoxious to listen to like some other people can be. You explain things very well...thanks for a great video.

[@hiddenrainn]

dangg this got to be the best manual transmission video class ever.

[@skandal6703]

In Europe we go to second gear pretty much immedately after getting the car in motion, go into second after moving one car length is what i was taught.

[@43videogamemaster]

Skandal but it's funny how in Europe you guys don't have enough space to allow a smoother transition

[@scivnce4273]

@@43videogamemaster man everything is sooooo small here. I live in Belgium i can drive throug my whole country in litteraly like 3 hours 💀

[@KaptainKerl]

nah, "newer" petrol engines allow actual driving in 1st just like a diesel. in my old renault scenic it was almost impossible to even fully let go of the clutch in first (and reverse) because you would need to shift to second after going half a car lenght.

[@awesomo660]

Skandal yea my car starts whining if I’m over 10kmh in first

[@sterlingarcher7101]

Am an American stationed in U.K. I struggled my first month or so here parking in the tiny parking areas for cars. In America you can almost fit two cars in a spot lol.

[@michaelhall3619]

This is amazing bro. I know how drive manual but this is just pure excellence. Great vid. Good way explaining this to the people that dont.

[@shanebrawley2514]

My Mom taught me how to drive a stick back in the early 90's..Thanks Mom.

[@mdchowdhury3874]

Wow Man, great Job. When I learned Manual car, my instructor even did not explain so clearly. After watching your videos, I am feeling that I've learned something new, although I've been driving for almost 1 year. Thanks for that high-quality video.

[@83drewski]

My first car (BMW) was an automatic but my second that I'm driving now (Mazda) is a manual. I made sure I would do whatever it took to finally learn and I'm damn glad I did. It's intimidating at first but overall WAY more fun to drive!

[@stealthmeisterx3533]

Awesome explanation! I've been driving a manual transmission since 1984? This is the bedt video ever!!!!

[@macdaddy107]

By Far the best Driving Manual Tutorial on KZbin, so detailed very easy to understand , Great Video Matt!!

[@KaptainKerl]

I learned driving manual when I was 17. as a mid 20s european i must say it feels really nice that ONCE IN MY LIFE I can say back in the day have learned something by myself because there was no youtube around. still very good video. well done

[@xXYannuschXx]

I find it incredible that you are even allowed to just drive stick in the US without having learned to drive stick. If you did your drivers lessons and the final test with an automatic in Germany, your are FORBIDDEN to drive a manual car.

[@DavstrWrexham]

Same here in the UK, so everyone learns on manual.

[@darraghtate440]

KZbin Subs I find it weird that your country thinks that people who've never shown that they know how to use a type of vehicle are still okay to us that type of vehicle.

[@lsh19930713]

same in China, those are two different types of driver license. One you can drive both and another one, you are only allowed to drive auto

[@Erowens98]

Finn here, we have the same thing. It's completely ridiculous, you can learn to drive a manual over an evening. No need to force people who want to switch to manual to go get a new license that costs the same as the other one. My father taught me on an automatic because that's what he had, i payed 1500€ for the license in total. Then later, when i bought a new car that happened to be manual (even though i already knew how to drive a manual) i had to go out, spend 2500€ (more expensive because i had to be taught in a driving school instead of by my father) to get a new license simply so that i was allowed to drive my car...

[@baronfyrewhine]

KZbin Subs, europeons are sheep controlled by their nanny state. Don't be so surprised.

[@dazi4131]

As European...this is hilarious 😂

[@Jazz-Singher]

As a Canadian... I envy you.

[@kurtisbrabeck5270]

dazi4131 It's a very different driving culture over here in the US. We like cars for ease and any effort that is given is something to complain about. I wish it wasn't this way, but it's just America.

[@shaneslad]

my thoughts exactly

[@xMrin10se]

American is all about what requires the least amount of. Energy to do something

[@thesillyhatday]

It's like a big thing. I don't know anyone who can drive, who can't drive a manual. I can't think the last time I was even in an automatic.

[@TheOwangeJuice]

7 seconds... I've never heard this anywhere else! that really helped me!

[@justme-tq6sy]

Idk why im watching this... i have been driving stick for years... but the video is good, cheers

[@KaptainKerl]

me too. and I've never even sat foot in an automatic car ever

[@DOMiNOUKAE]

Manual transmission drivers are more skilled because they actually have to mind the engine and their actions.

[@kazakukog]

you got 1000 iq

[@Suddhadeep]

No one's doubting that

[@jeffk464]

I don't understand, I though you just pull those paddle thingies on the steering wheel.

[@AaronFrance]

I really want this to not be a joke.

[@mrmidnight32]

Jeff K rofl

[@depan55]

It definitely is. His profile pic is a gti lol

[@boost3d831]

come on guys, obvious joke

[@mrmidnight32]

Edward Ashbolt Shhh let them rage lol

[@shaunsavage1726]

I learned to drive a Manuel transmission car when I was 10 yrs old. Now I can't stand driving an automatic. My five speed ranger makes me smile.

[@Dafastso]

the whole part about the focus rs auto revving to keep the car from stalling in first gear takes away the most important aspect of learning how to drive a manual car. if you dont stall the car in first gear getting it from 0mph to 5mph you know 95% of what you need to know to drive manual

[@harrison78]

Joyson Wildhart My Volvo V60 also automatically revs slightly in first gear. Its also got anti stall which is a little strange the first time it happens. Basically if you for some reason don't put the clutch in when you stop, the engine revs start to dip, the car then gives it a rev boost to give you time to realise. Useful feature.

[@bigjermini]

I can go on flat land easy.....hills.....oh god why did i get a manual?

[@Samosayummyyay]

It depends. I have driven very old cars with no revmatching feature which was easy. Imho, auto rev-matching is especially useful when changing gears! It prevents powerloss during gearshifts! Learning with a car with a no-stall feature is the same as using a very old car or a very basic model.

[@breezie28259]

Man this helped alot. I have a very basic understanding of manual and this is so informative!

[@oOJayWeeOo]

I`m driving manual gear cars since i got my license 13 years ago i can absolutly tell you for sure that rev-matching on downshifts aka bliping the trottle is absolutly NOT necesarry for you normal everday driving!

[@lowstrife]

Why is that...? Do you want a rough shift? You have to use the weight of the car and put stress on the driveline to physically speed the engine up, which puts stress on the transmission\etc especially if it's a regular thing. Blipping really isn't difficult.

[@kellyvtec]

oOJayWeeOo true, not necessary, but to speed up the shift keep it smooth, i do the blip... Mainly for fun.

[@BobElHat]

If you're driving gently you don't downshift all that much anyway, and when you do the revs are low enough that the stress and jerkiness are negligible. If you're dropping a couple of cogs to overtake and need to be at 4k to rev-match then you do need to blip, but if you're going from 6th to 4th because you've slowed down for a 30 limit it's really not essential.

[@rfouR_4]

Depends on the cars gearing and how much you want to downshift. In any case not matching causes excess load on driveline components. Just rev match. It's easy.

[@oOJayWeeOo]

Dont get me wrong, I can and do downshift if the situation requires it or if want to drive sporty. But at normal city or highway speeds/traffic you can just downshift because you usually do it when you are getting slower anyways and are not in the appropriate gear anymore. When done right this doesnt cause any jerking and is not excessively rough on the drivetrain. Just dont downshift when your revs are rather high anyways (lets say above 4k rpm), then the downshift will most likely be jerky that will almost never happen in nomal everday driving. At least this is my experience from the around 30 different manuel cars I have driven over the years.

[@billblount7854]

By far the best beginner tutorial I've seen so far. I actually feel confident about learning to drive one now. Big thanks!

[@arnef8944]

Don't shift back into first. As long as you're rolling, stay in second or above. First gear is only for starting!

[@Case_]

The gears are there for you to use them if/when you need them. There's plenty of situations where shifting into 1st while still rolling is the right thing to do and there's no actual reason to avoid it.

[@oozrenn]

second yeah, but you cant start moving agan in 3rd gear if you are driving very very slow , your car will shut down

[@hannahperry2071]

Is accelerating below a certain RPM bad for the car at all? I'm sure the exact RPM where it's going to be all sluggish in 2nd gear (or whatever is too high for your speed) varies but do certain vehicles or mods necessitate staying above a certain RPM to avoid excessive wear?

[@Case_]

Lugging in low rpms puts high stress on drivetrain components as at low rpms, every ignition sends a strong shock through the drivetrain, plus in general engines don't work very well at low rpms - oil pressure is low, preignition becomes a bigger concern and so on.

[@LuxKadafi]

in some situation second gear is to fast and if you drive too slow/brake in second the engine will stall

[@raymondsimorangkir3283]

this car made manual transmisson super easy, its like cheatin on the transmission, you should make tutorial using more conventional manual transmission,

[@gabeulrickson2496]

Raymond Simorangkir yes

[@really-._.-]

Why is it cheating? He explained it very well. Remember to use clutch smoothly and the power needed depends on the car. If you have a less powerful engine you need more throttle but for the most part when in first gear (most powerful gear/torque) is enough unless you want to climb a hill from a full stop that requires more throttle, so the car has enough torque to climb. Of course, this car hides better your mistakes when pressing and releasing the clutch or throttle but if you do it smoothly doesn't matter what car you drive.

[@AyahuascaSage]

Bought my first manual transmission car about a year and a half ago and primarily used this video to learn. This is one of the BEST videos out there for learning to drive stick!

[@bajatg]

1960: In 2018 we will have flying cars. 2018: Learning how to drive a manual transmission cars that exsisted for over 10 decades.

[@BattlegroundsFTW]

Baja Gaming 1860: In 1960 we’ll have horseless carriages 1960: Learning how to ride horses that have been unnecessary for over 5 decades Manual transmissions are outdated. Some people don’t know how to use them because they literally don’t need to. Knowing this simple skill does not make you special.

[@bajatg]

@@BattlegroundsFTW True, it doesn't make you special. But if you don't know that simple skill you are a total looser. Same as not knowing how to ride a bike. Simple skill, but makes you a looser if you don't know it.

[@chadus5949]

Baja Gaming lmao ok

[@amirmanibmanampan159]

Colin G u got burned😂😂😂

[@chadus5949]

THE HATER where was the “burn😂😂😂”

[@qwnskght_gryph]

And if you're downshifting to slow down, make sure you ride the brakes so your brake lights come on. I've seen many idiots almost rear end someone because they couldn't use their depth perception to see the car in front of them is decelerating.

[@ThisGuyDrives]

gryphen_357 that's on them for not paying attention. If I'm stopped at a red light and I'm not using my breaks, is it my fault if someone hits me cause my break lights weren't on? Nope.

[@baddriversofcolga]

Tommy Thompson Sure, but do you want to get hit?

[@qwnskght_gryph]

I'm not saying it's not their fault! Of course it is. But at $500 for a new rear clip, even with full coverage insurance... why not ride em?

[@OnceIHadAPony]

This isn't always how this happens, especially with older cars that may be worth a lot to you, but not a lot to the insurance company :/

[@KORTOKtheSTRONG]

yeah i'm really careful about that too

[@wuandy1]

"Sometimes, adding speed is the solution" classic.

[@beatrizbalderasramirez8678]

Thank you! 2 weeks in and although Im still struggling a little, you've made my life so much easier.

[@mojoflow2417]

In Soviet Russia manual transmission drives you!

[@qwnskght_gryph]

I think I've seen a vid of that.

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

@gryphen_357 I'm sure it ended with someone crashing and then a jet drives by

[@xDerpOG]

yea its called a GTR...

[@daviscarver6492]

LMAO

[@Benny_From_NY]

mojoflow ☁ dead 😂

[@fearlessknight1343]

"Smooth on..Smooth Off...Daniel Son!" Mr. Myagi!

[@LtColDerp1]

Thanks Matt! I'm frantically trying to learn how to drive manual before I fly halfway across the country to buy a manual BMW 328i and drive it from SC to Florida lmao

[@runeonyx1648]

Lol, i have a manual e36 328i, its a really forgiving clutch, i wouldnt worry much.

[@iniochssbm]

Fuck yea bro. Hope it went well. 6 months ago I picked up a Saab 9-3 Aero 6spd, having never driven standard before, and driving back 8 hours on a highway I wasn't (at the time) licensed to drive on. It's a good memory lol

[@bumblebeanboi]

As a car enthusiast that wants a manual transmission (currently driving an automatic) and has only driven stick for about 45 minutes I've never heard of the "blip". Thanks for sharing can't wait to practice it.

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

I'm going to need to watch this five times to fully absorb all the info

[@hunterj6290]

Yup adhd and this video dont mix

[@willowandluka5302]

Watching this for when my automatic transmission inevitably goes out and I convert the truck to a manual

[@jordanberger113]

Ah, a ford owner I see. Haha (just given yuh shit)

[@maplesyrup8297]

*_:::::: Manual Transmission Car ::::::_* 🇺🇸 The best American anti-theft ! 🇺🇸

[@justblazz9]

Maple Syrup right!

[@z1lla4]

I hate this stupidass saying. I live in the USA and most of the time manual doesn't stop thieves. Shit, thieves prefer a manual since most people believe this retarded saying

[@luckyluke4276]

Lmao 😂 so true

[@maplesyrup8297]

@@melvinharris7859 Butt hurt

[@kpp28]

@@melvinharris7859 butt hurt

[@tyler9703]

Hey Matt, longtime fan and longtime manual transmission driver here and I just wanna say that this video IS in fact useful for longtime manual drivers too! I was getting a little rusty and wanted to just reset from the beginning to see how I could better myself, and turns out I just wasn't giving the clutch the time it needed to smoothly engage.

[@Dafuqbro3]

As a stick driving european, i´ve never heard of driving shoes.

[@Nitropain]

You haven't looked. Sparco makes em, Alpinestars, even Puma. Clarkson wears them every test he does. They are sometimes called a 'casual driving shoe' or even 'walking shoe'. I'm wearing some now and I LOVE them... it's like I'm not wearing shoes at all.

[@jhmpt32]

As a stick driving American that has lived in and traveled the majority of Europe, I can promise you that comfortable driving shoes are needed. That's if you often drive long distances.

[@alpeena]

more common among racers, rally drivers etc etc.....but a thin flexible sole is best for feel and sensitivity. Thick soled boots would make driving a stick for a rookie quite difficult

[@JR-wn8cl]

When I first started driving I was only able to drive without shoes on cause I couldn’t feel the pedal and was very uncomfortable about it. Now I drive with Timbs.

[@Mario-fv3zs]

You also have steering gloves and shifting gloves. The trick is being able to change fast enough between a steering glove and a shifting glove (and back) when you have to shift... :-)

[@themza912]

this is a terrible car to show the basics of using a manual transmission because the car prevents you from stalling....

[@ZootedReacts420]

That just depends on how new the parts are older cars you would have to hold that clutch in but even older cars can be fixed to drive like his car but in theory its all the same

[@lyra._.1333]

I disagree with u a car is a car 😉

[@rastagoobers8567]

It's a feature in most semi trucks. It's a governor that senses where the truck needs to be in that gear and kicks in to pull the load. Not needed in cars, but pretty much any semi you can let off the clutch slowly on flat or slight incline all the way up to 5th gear. It's always hard for me to hop in a manual car and forgot I don't have the feature lol

[@frise6183]

@@lyra._.1333 would you teach how to drive manual in an automatic car, then? I mean a car is a car, right?

[@shittywheelies7403]

C. H. You could also just... keep the clutch pressed in... it’s not really that difficult lol.

[@josemarino4270]

Nicely explained. Thanks! I'll get my first standard soon!

[@Razorsedge86]

I’ve been driving manual on and off for a few years now. This video truly helped me unlearn some bad habits ! It’s smooth sailing now baby!

[@Ryukachoo]

I was thinking "oh yay a place that sells driving shoes I'll take a loo-" their cheapest shoe is $130, most of them are above $200 no fucking thanks

[@EarrGasmm]

That's how much good shoes cost. They will out live you if you take care of them.

[@todorpetrovic]

It's a niche market, obviously they will cost more than a more mass produced item. Basic economics.

[@HG-jv7wc]

I have found sperry topsiders to be good driving shoes.

[@mrmidnight32]

Ryukachoo are you really surprised? Any company that's main source of advert is KZbin or celeb type sellers are either high profile or bad at marketing and business and need to be $$$ to make up for high costs and high advert tactics. Which is why most of these companies stay small and use more local advert, vs companies that sell to Walmart and have good cheap business tactics and sell in bulk and grow substantially.

[@CoffeeMadeMeSay]

Ryukachoo try converse Taylor's

[@vicshonebethel9934]

Thank you bro. This video was a very big help

[@vincevegacustoms8860]

for all the kids starting...easiest way to learn is the hardest...so find the steepest hill you can find with either a light or stop sign at the top...thats how i learned 22yrs ago...

[@SenszR]

Worst advice ever.

[@Revitalyzed]

While I agree on the challenging yourself with something you know nothing about part, learning the very basics of stick on a hill steeper than Hilary's junk mail pile isn't a smart idea. At all. Kids, start on a flat surface and slowly work your way up with hills. Start with a slight incline and then move to bigger incline ones as you learn how to control the clutch.

[@BigDavoNorriwong]

Lol, they'll roll back and hit something or someone. Gotta learn how to take off on flat ground first.

[@anastasiareed360]

Good advice, if you want to burn the clutch on your first try..

[@MrAndysk1]

Also find an old classic that doesn't run too well!!

[@tacoman864]

I have been driving a standard transmission for 15 plus years and for some reason i enjoy watching these. Imo your by far the best teacher. I really enjoyed this video. When i finally got it i was so happy until i met my first hill lol.

[@rhktodaface]

Hi Matt, I was constantly watching this video leading up first time practicing driving manual, and it went very well. I don't think it would have gone anywhere near as smoothly if I didn't watch this tutorial :)

[@TheGavio93]

I'm more curious in how you set up that GoPro to show your feet.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Gavin Pouquette 3M foam tape mount. Same as a helmet cam mount

[@TheGavio93]

TheSmokingTire On the bottom of the steering column?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Gavin Pouquette yeah on the bit of dashboard below the column adjuster

[@TheGavio93]

TheSmokingTire thanks for the tip!

[@sadigov]

Have you not heard of a special attachment for GoPros for filming. It's sold under name ProSack and fits only men.

[@maggotpudding]

I know many comments will probably fall under the same category as this but I find it bewildering that you (presumably)can take your driving test with a automatic car and then be allowed to drive manual as well. In finland if you drive automatic in your driving test you are allowed to drive only automatics.

[@qwnskght_gryph]

That makes sense. It's not surprising we don't do that here.

[@samoksner]

it makes too much sense for us to do that here! In California they removed the highway driving portion of the test because too many people would fail & scare the shit out of the passenger testing. Let me tell you how great California drivers are at merging and having spacial awareness at 65 mph - driving the 405, 10 & 101 in so Cal is like being on a race track with 13 year olds